1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 28 L |