1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 858 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1300 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 97 L |
