2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 BMW 523
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 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 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 228 kg more than 2006 BMW 523.
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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 BMW 523 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 523 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9 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 | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |