2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 116 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 BMW 116 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 116 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |