1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1968 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1968 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 700C. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1968 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 700C |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1950 mm |
