1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 1100 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |