2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 BMW Compact
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact would be higher. 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 242 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2001 BMW Compact | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | Compact |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
