1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 16 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 5,340 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 127 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante. 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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 59 L |
