1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 53 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), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1040 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth 700 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 700 | Vantage |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
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 | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |