2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430. 2009 Ferrari F430 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 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | F430 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 316 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 95 L |