2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 94 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (350 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB7 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |