2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (327 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 179 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 129 L |
