1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | 2-Litre | DB7 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 81 L |