1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308

To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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 84 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 41 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Aston Martin DB5 1983 Ferrari 308
Make Aston Martin Ferrari
Model DB5 308
Year Released 1964 1983
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3996 cc 2925 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 314 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3850 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.6:1
Top Speed 224 km/hour 232 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 70 L


 

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