2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 ZIL 114
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 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 ZIL 114. (254 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 1970 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | DB7 | 114 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3770 mm |
