2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 5,934 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 256 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB7 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 223 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 | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
