1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB2 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
