2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown 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 348 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 157 Nm |
| 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
