1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 976 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
