1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 750 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 540 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |