1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | V8 Zagato | GTO |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 69 L |
