2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. Both 2002 Aston Martin DB7 and 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 174 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. 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 (571 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB7 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
