1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB5 | 40 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |