1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 230 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB5 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 102 L |