1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 DAF 600
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DAF 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DAF 600 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 524 more horse power than 1963 DAF 600. (19 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 DAF 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1963 DAF 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DAF 600. (45 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DAF 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 DAF 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2060 mm |
