2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1965 Fiat 2300
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300. 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 (556 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1965 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB7 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
