2004 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca. 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 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 89 L |
