2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 64 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (386 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. (490 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 386 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| 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 | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
