1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, both 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 146 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (286 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3150 mm |
