1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB2 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
