1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 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 227 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB5 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |