2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB7 | A 70 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 56 L |