2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 328
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 BMW 328 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
