2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
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 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 180 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB7 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 88 L |