1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1969 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 3,239 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 207 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1969 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB7 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 65 L |