1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 14 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 350 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB5 | Estate |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |