2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | DB7 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
