2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | DB7 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
