1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 248 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB5 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |
