2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, both 2001 Aston Martin DB7 and 2001 Maserati 3200 GT 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 85 more horse power than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (365 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (491 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB7 | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
