1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1966 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700 | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 104 L |
