1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 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 282 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 106 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 130 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2604 mm |
