2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 10 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 268 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 320 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 57 L |