1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | DB7 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
