1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet El Camino.
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.
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1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | El Camino |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 350 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |