2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
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 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 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 397 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
