1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 1098 Nm |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 361 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 Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
