2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2003 Aston Martin DB7 and 2003 Xedos 9 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 274 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Xedos |
| Model | DB7 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
