1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB5 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 48 L |
