1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 745 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 | 680 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 113 L |
