1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1963 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Greyhound | DB5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |