2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan

To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin DB7 and 2002 Volkswagen Magellan 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 175 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. (275 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. 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 Magellan, 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. (310 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan 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 Volkswagen Magellan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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