1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 11 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 99 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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 2010 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB7 | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2737 mm |
