2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (571 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 315 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 | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 89 L |