2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1966 Honda S600. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB7 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 35 L |
