2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 BMW 760
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB7 and 2004 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. 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, 2004 BMW 760 (602 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. 2004 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 88 L |
