1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (336 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB7 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 73 L |
