1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Steyr 700C
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | DB5 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1950 mm |
