1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 52 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 690 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Quantum |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |