1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 48 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 144 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | DB5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
