1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2100 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 67 L |
