1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 29 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB2 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
