2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB7 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 4227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
