2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
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 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 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 341 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Tatra T603. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB7 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
