1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 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 218 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1985 Morgan 4. 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 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB5 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |