1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 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 207 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 130 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
