2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB7 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
