2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 9 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 774 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |