2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Holden Captiva 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 15 kg more than 2008 Holden Captiva.
Because 2008 Holden Captiva 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 Holden Captiva 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Captiva. 2008 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB7 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |