1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 850 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |
