1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina 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 525 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1471 kg more than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Autobianchi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Bianchina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 22 L |
