2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona 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 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 819 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB7 | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 51 L |