1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 37 L |