1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 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 474 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 131 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |