1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 46 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 905 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon 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 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DB5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |
