2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 397 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 762 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB7 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
