1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Fiat 131

To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 478 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 780 kg more than 1979 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1979 Fiat 131
Make Aston Martin Fiat
Model V8 Vantage 131
Year Released 1977 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2443 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 549 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 745 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1210 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


 

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