2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 80 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB7 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.1 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 113 L |
