1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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 | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB5 | 350S |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |