2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | DB7 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
