2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 131 |
Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2500 mm |