2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 BMW M1
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 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 177 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1978 BMW M1. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | M1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
