2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB7 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
