1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
