1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 36 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 64 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 305 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) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB5 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
