2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | 458 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |
