1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Volvo V90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB7 | V90 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
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 | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |