1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1955 Austin A 135
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1955 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB5 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3360 mm |
