2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 983 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 DAF 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DAF |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 750 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2060 mm |
