2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 5,934 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 353 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Aston Martin DB7 2004 Honda Civic
Make Aston Martin Honda
Model DB7 Civic
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 435 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 275 km/hour 177 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1780 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 50 L