1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1999 Pagani Zonda. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 742 kg more than 1999 Pagani Zonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pagani Zonda. (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pagani Zonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1992 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
