1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 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 151 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 100 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB5 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
