1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 225 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB5 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
