2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Aston Martin DB7 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Aston Martin Chevrolet
Model DB7 Corvette
Year Released 2002 1972
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5932 cc 5734 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 0 HP
Torque 577 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2500 mm