1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 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 @ 6200 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 945 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600. 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 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Vantage | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1025 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 | 70 L |
