2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 BMW 740
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 4 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 5,932 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 148 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 BMW 740 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 740 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 88 L |