2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 63 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 805 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
