1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 38 L |
