2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. 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 (556 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
