2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 6 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 447 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB7 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
