1965 Steyr 700C vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1965 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 700C | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Steyr | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700C | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2741 mm |
