2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia.
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, 2011 Renault Thalia, 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) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB7 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2473 mm |
