2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1996 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Vanquish | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
