1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1978 Lancia Beta 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 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 196 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB5 | Beta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |