1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1981 Fiat 126
To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1981 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB5 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |
