2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB7 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 498 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |