1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 224 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | 2-Litre | Cresta |
Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |