2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda RX-7 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 346 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB7 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
