1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1967 Triumph TR5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Triumph TR5. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph TR5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph TR5. (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph TR5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
| Model | DB4 | TR5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
