1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 700 and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 700 | DB4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |