2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 444 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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 DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB7 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 78 L |
