1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 45 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 3,995 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 141 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 205 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Aston Martin | Saturn |
Model | DB5 | Sky |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 49 L |