1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 BMW CLS
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW CLS would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1995 BMW CLS | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | CLS |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 260 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |