1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 144 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB7 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 54 L |