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 5,934 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 301 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 470 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). 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 5934 cc 2279 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 435 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 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 1780 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 70 L


 

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