1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1970 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 5 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. Both 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and 1970 Aston Martin DB6 are equipped with a 3,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 95 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 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 | 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB5 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
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 | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |