1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 750 | DB5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |