1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 BMW 730
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1990 BMW 730. 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
