2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
