2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto 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 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 770 kg more than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB7 | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |