1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, both 1997 Aston Martin DB7 and 1997 Honda Today were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB7 | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
