1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Holden EJ
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Holden EJ were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 250 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1964 Holden EJ. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB5 | EJ |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
