1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 20 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) has 247 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Aston Martin DB5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB5 | Santana |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |