1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 284 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB5 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 97 L |
