2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1985 Fiat 126
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1985 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |
