2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 361 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia, 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 (556 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | DB7 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
