2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 Audi 100
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 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 341 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB7 | 100 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1871 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
