2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX 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 396 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB7 | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
