2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 1 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 8C Competizione | DB7 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1500 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |