1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 33 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 117 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 80 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB5 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
