2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.
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, both vehicles can yield 540 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1992 Ferrari 456M 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. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | 456M |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 540 Nm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 299 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 | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 110 L |