1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 24 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), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1289 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 104 L |
