2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1981 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,935 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 212 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 308. 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 (571 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1981 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | 308 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 74 L |