1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 274 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 375 kg more than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
