1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 11 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 65 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. 1975 Chrysler Sedan 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. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | DB5 | Sedan |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |