1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Virage | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
