1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
