2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 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 310 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 175 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB7 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| 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 | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 288 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 | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 34 L |
