2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 300 ZX 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 156 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
