2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 332 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 BMW 332. (323 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1996 BMW 332. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 332 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
