1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 97 L |
