1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 6 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 3,995 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 156 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 50 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB5 | P5B |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |