1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 12 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 865 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DB7 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 100 L |
