1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Lagonda | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 38 L |
