2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa 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 282 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1993 Toyota Previa. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB7 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 75 L |
