2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette 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 358 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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 (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB7 | Vanette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2080 mm |