1995 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7

To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 2000 Aston Martin DB7
Make Acura Aston Martin
Model NSX DB7
Year Released 1995 2000
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 5934 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 435 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1780 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2600 mm


 

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