1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP) has 382 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 402 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.1 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 Weight | 445 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 97 L |
