2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Steyr 700C
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 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 700C 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 361 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 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 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 700C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1950 mm |
