2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | V12 Vantage | 130 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4384 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
