2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (433 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 74 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB7 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |