1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 10 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 205 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |
