2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Peugeot 807

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 Peugeot 807. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 807 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 62 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 807.

Because 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 807. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 807.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Aston Martin DB7 2005 Peugeot 807
Make Aston Martin Peugeot
Model DB7 807
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 2228 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 131 HP
Torque 542 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 265 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.4 seconds 13.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1798 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 80 L


 

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