2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 305 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
