1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DB5 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |