2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB7 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |