2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |