1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1539 kg more than 1959 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 Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB2 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |