2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 BMW M6
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 4 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M6. (520 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
