1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | V8 Vantage | 850 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |