2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB7 | UTE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
