2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 54 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 385 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
