2010 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2010 Aston Martin Rapide and 2010 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 232 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Rapide | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 69 L |
