2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 331 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 50 L |