1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1989 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1989 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 850 | Virage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 105 L |
