2001 Acura EL vs. 2001 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, both 2001 Acura EL and 2001 Aston Martin DB7 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2001 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura EL.
Because 2001 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 2001 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura EL, 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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura EL. (155 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura EL | 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | EL | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 5931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
