1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 354 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB5 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
