1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra 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 130 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1986 Toyota Supra. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Supra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |