1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1997 Aston Martin DB7 and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 437 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |