2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Aston Martin DB7.
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 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | 550 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5931 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 597 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |