2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 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. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | DB7 | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 71 L |