2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 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 48 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 289 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) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (571 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB7 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 450 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
