1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Audi TT
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin DB7 and 1999 Audi TT were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1999 Audi TT. (178 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Audi TT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB7 | TT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 62 L |
