1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB7 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 30 L |
