1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1996 Aston Martin DB7 and 1996 Opel Calibra 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 216 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB7 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
