2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2002 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB7 | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 304 Nm |
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 | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |