2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 6 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 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 (571 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 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. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 320 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 63 L |