2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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 257 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Scion |
| Model | DB7 | tC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
