2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 5,935 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 86 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 138 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 300. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB7 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
