1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1955 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |