1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 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 437 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 852 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 132 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 54 L |
