1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 959 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corolla | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 78 L |
