2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin DB7 and 2002 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 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 342 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Bora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB7 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 55 L |
