2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (435 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 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 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Vanquish | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2540 mm |
