2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2002 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2002 Holden Monaro. 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Monaro. 2002 Holden Monaro 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. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB7 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |