1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 3,239 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 86 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (245 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB7 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| 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 | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4370 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 |
