1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
Model | DB5 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 37 L |