1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country 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 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB5 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
