1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 415 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | DB5 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |