2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Audi R8
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 685 kg more than 2008 Audi R8.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Audi R8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | DB7 | R8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |