1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 21 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 179 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. 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 @ 3850 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | DB5 | 1700 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
