1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1987 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB7 | Estate |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |