1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1988 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 24 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 455 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1988 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB5 | Virage |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5338 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 344 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 105 L |