1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 251 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Aston Martin DB2 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model DB2 Condor
Year Released 1961 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2922 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 70 L


 

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