2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 540 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
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 | 1740 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |