2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,280 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 850 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |