2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ascari Ecosse 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 40 more horse power than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse. 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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | DB7 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
