1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2003 BMW 520
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 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 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. 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 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2003 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |
