2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Aston Martin DB7 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 156 | DB7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |