1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 120 L |
