1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 745 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 | 560 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 113 L |
