1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP) has 455 more horse power than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (488 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB7 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 790 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
