2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. 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 115 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | M |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 51 L |
