1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 40 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 425 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DB5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |
