1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 205 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB5 | Admiral |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |