1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Opel Rekord 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 214 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB5 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
