1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB5 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |