2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 BMW M3
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin DB7 and 2002 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 112 more horse power than 2002 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 BMW M3. 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) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3. 2002 BMW M3 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. 2002 BMW M3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 67 L |
