2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M3 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 205 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | M3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 338 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |