1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1996 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 687 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1750 | DB7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 89 L |