1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 355 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 993 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB7 | Marina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 52 L |