1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |