2001 Acura NSX vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (317 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (434 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
