1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 4 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.

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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO 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 1969 Pontiac GTO
Make Aston Martin Pontiac
Model DB5 GTO
Year Released 1965 1969
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3995 cc 6549 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 314 HP 365 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 389 Nm 603 Nm
Torque RPM 3850 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 104.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 95.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 69 L


 

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