1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 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 210 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB7 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 74 L |
