1967 Steyr 700C vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1091 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Steyr 700C | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Steyr | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700C | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 642 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2601 mm |
