2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 302 kg more than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Because 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | DB7 | PT Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 57 L |