2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta 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 149 more horse power than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB7 | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
