2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1980 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | 126 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |
