2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 508 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 67 L |