1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, both 1967 Aston Martin DB6 and 1967 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | DB6 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1950 mm |
