1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1990 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Passat |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
