2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 520 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |