1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 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 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB5 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2910 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 | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |