2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic 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 285 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 754 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB7 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |