2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Fiat 126
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 126 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 20 L |
