1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe
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 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe 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 229 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. 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.
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1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | DeLuxe |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |