2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2003 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 1050 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3120 mm |