2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | Vanquish | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
