1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 2003 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 612 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
