1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 243 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
| Model | DB5 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
