2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 2012 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60. 2012 Volvo XC60 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. 2012 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB7 | XC60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |