1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida 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 3,996 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 191 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 47 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB5 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
