2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 13 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 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 400 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, both vehicles can yield 540 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | 458 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |