2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 5 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 301 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
