2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 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 274 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | E |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |