2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Aston Martin DB7 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Make Aston Martin Aston Martin
Model DB7 V8 Vantage
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 4280 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 380 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 89 L 77 L


 

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