1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 9 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 611 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1964 Aston Martin DB5 has manual transmission. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB5 | Centurion |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |