1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 59 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1192 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |