1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 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 208 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 54 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB5 | P5 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |