1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |