2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1997 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
