1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Panoramica 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 514 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. 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 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Moretti |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 60 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2160 mm |
