1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 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 194 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DB5 | Defender |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |