1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 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 151 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB5 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
