1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 55 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1998 Honda 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB7 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |
