2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Hyundai Pony 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 353 more horse power than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1974 Hyundai Pony. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Hyundai Pony. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | DB7 | Pony |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |