2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown 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 333 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 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 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |