2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB7 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 100 L |
