1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
