1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1967 Fiat 600
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 994 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1967 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Saloon | 600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 38 L |
