1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 51 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1120 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
