1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 13 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 562 kg more than 1997 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB7 | Armada |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |