1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1962 Austin A 90
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 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 194 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1962 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB5 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 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 | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
