2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. 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 302 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (203 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | DB7 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
