1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1319 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 600 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |