1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin DB7 and 1999 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 312 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Ulysse 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.
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1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB7 | Ulysse |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |