2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1966 Toyota Publica. 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 70 L |
