2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 3 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 262 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 520 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |