1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 904 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB7 | Violet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 113 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |