1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB4 | 5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 51 L |