1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB7 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 56 L |
