1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 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 427 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 124 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |