1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 20 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 123 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | V8 Zagato | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1697 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |