2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2003 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2003 Aston Martin DB7 and 2003 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 325 more horse power than 2003 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Opel Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Combo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Combo. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2003 Opel Combo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB7 | Combo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 52 L |