1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
