1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 185 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | Impala |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3100 mm |