1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 46 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 698 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | DB2 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
