2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 2 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB7 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
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 | 1780 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 64 L |