1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 169 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB5 | 929 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |