2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Audi S3
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Audi S3 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2000 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2000 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 will offer significantly more control. 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 (556 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi S3. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB7 | S3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
