1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa

To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 142 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Aston Martin DB7 2001 Toyota Verossa
Make Aston Martin Toyota
Model DB7 Verossa
Year Released 1996 2001
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3238 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 331 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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