2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
