2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 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, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
