1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 224 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |