1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 485 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |
