1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Steyr Haflinger 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 290 more horse power than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | DB5 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1510 mm |
