1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 484 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 946 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 643 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Panda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 30 L |
