2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1970 Honda S600.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB7 | S600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 1860 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 35 L |