1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 3 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 134 more horse power than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
