2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 126 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 20 L |
