2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 10 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 74 L |
