2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 755 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB7 | Leopard |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |