2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia 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 338 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB7 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
