1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 10 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 3,996 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 165 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 108 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB5 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |