2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 343 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |