1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 5 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 593 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB7 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |