1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1997 Aston Martin DB7 and 1997 Mazda 626 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 242 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB7 | 626 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |