1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century. 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |
