1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1957 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 750 | DB5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
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 | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 86 L |