1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,921 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 205 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2921 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |