2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 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 5,935 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 130 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (450 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 335 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 57 L |