1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 199 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |