1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 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 212 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB5 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |