1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 20 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 32 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
