1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Fiat 133
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Fiat 133 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 133 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
