2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1978 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 60 L |
