2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1780 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
