2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 BMW 128
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. 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 330 kg more than 2009 BMW 128.
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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 128 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |
