2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 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 390 kg more than 1974 Tatra T603.
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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
Model | DB7 | T603 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |