1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1968 Fiat 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
