1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 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 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1000 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 379 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 77 L |
