2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 680 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB7 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |