2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
