2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 663 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 38 L |
