1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2004 Pagani Zonda is newer by 12 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pagani Zonda (547 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 742 kg more than 2004 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2004 Pagani Zonda (750 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm). This means 2004 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 750 Nm |
| 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 |
