1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 620 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 35 L |
