2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V12 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
