2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 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 325 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 940 kg more than 1965 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | V8 Vantage | S600 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 35 L |