2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1955 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | DB7 | Tickford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
