1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 BMW 845
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1999 BMW 845. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 BMW 845 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 845 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |