2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. 2003 Ferrari 612 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. 2003 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | 612 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
