2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1998 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |