2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (571 Nm). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | DB7 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 759 Nm |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
