2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
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 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel 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 347 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB7 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
