2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 is newer by 10 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1096 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, 2010 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2010 Maybach 62 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. 2010 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
| Model | DB7 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 110 L |
