1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1971 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1971 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1971 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1971 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Vantage | M530 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
