1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 37 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
