1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 53 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 Length | 3570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
