2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 BMW 323
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 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 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) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 BMW 323 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 323 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |