1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 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 161 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 604. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB5 | 604 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |