1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 50 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 3,375 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 729 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB2 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
