2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 BMW 328

To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 BMW 328 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 213 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (201 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2000 BMW 328. 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) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 328. (279 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 328.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Aston Martin DB7 2000 BMW 328
Make Aston Martin BMW
Model DB7 328
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 414 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 279 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2730 mm


 

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