1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
| Model | DB7 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |
