1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,995 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 259 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | DB5 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
