1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 11 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 55 L |
