1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2011 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 561 more horse power than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 614 kg more than 2011 Zenvo ST1.
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 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Zenvo |
| Model | V8 Vantage | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1990 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3055 mm |
