2005 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 89 L |
