2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB7 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
