2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 880 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 (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 148 L |