1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3850 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2013 Lotus Evora 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. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB5 | Evora |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |