1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
| Model | 133 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
