1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Morris Six
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 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six 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 244 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Morris Six | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | DB5 | Six |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |