1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 595 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 113 L |
