2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Audi A8
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 197 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8.
Because 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB7 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |
