1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP) has 520 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 980 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | Vantage | 1500 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 814 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 37 L |