1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Zagato | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
