2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 4 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. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 730. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB7 | 730 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 82 L |