1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB7 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
