1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1641 kg more than 1957 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
