2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 BMW 323
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 BMW 323 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2000 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 BMW 323. 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 BMW 323 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 323 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 63 L |