1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1956 Buick 40

To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (488 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.

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