2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 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 154 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (440 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB7 | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 440 Nm |
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 | 1782 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |