1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 915 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 1500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 37 L |