1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avensis is newer by 46 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 169 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Aston Martin DB5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avensis. 2010 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 1964 Aston Martin DB5 has manual transmission. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB5 | Avensis |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |