1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1960 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB7 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 54 L |
