1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 13 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, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 320 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 82 L |
