1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1952 AC 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2-Litre | DB7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1320 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 89 L |
