1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 36 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (311 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 120 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, 1999 Opel Omega (459 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega 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 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB5 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
