2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2001 Aston Martin DB7 and 2001 Renault Megane 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 372 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane.
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 Renault Megane, 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB7 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
