1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Fiat Armadillo
To start off, both 1996 Aston Martin DB7 and 1996 Fiat Armadillo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 225 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (200 Nm). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Fiat Armadillo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | Armadillo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |
