1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 BMW M3. 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 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 | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |
