1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Fiat 126
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1976 Fiat 126. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Volante | 126 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 20 L |
