2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
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 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am 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) has 200 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 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) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB7 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |