1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 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 3,239 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB7 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 64 L |
