1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Volante | 850 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |
