1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 39 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 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 306 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB5 | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
