2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 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 305 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB7 | A 110 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 1780 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 34 L |