2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Audi TT
To start off, both 2001 Aston Martin DB7 and 2001 Audi TT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2001 Audi TT. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi TT.
Because 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi TT. (235 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 Audi TT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB7 | TT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
