2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 228 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (571 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
