1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1970 Porsche 917

To start off, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.

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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.

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