2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 7 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 150 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (407 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 335 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5931 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |