2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX. 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 (556 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB7 | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |