1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 13 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 117 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 63 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | DB7 | FX |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 90 L |