2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 64 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 53 L |