2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | DB7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
