1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF 750 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1962 DAF 750. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 DAF 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 750 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2060 mm |
