2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fairthorpe |
Model | DB7 | Electron |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |