2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
| Model | DB7 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
