1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 6 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 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 205 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 75 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 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB5 | President |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |