2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 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 207 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
