1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 700 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |