2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 BMW 335 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 144 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 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 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 335 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |