1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 848 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
Model | 124 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 97 L |