2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 7 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. Both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 168 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 | 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB7 | Vanquish |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 521 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 577 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 333 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 | 1782 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |