2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
