2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 233 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 522 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 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 (556 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB7 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 265 Nm |
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 | 1782 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |