1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 214 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB5 | Carina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |