1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 825 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |
