2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. Both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2003 Aston Martin DB7 are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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 DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 89 L |
