1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 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 521 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | V8 Vantage | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 29 L |