2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 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 485 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |