2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 130
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 BMW 130 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 485 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 BMW 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |