2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB7 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
