1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Fiat 126
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 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 519 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126. 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 703 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 126 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |