1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
| Model | DB7 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
