1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 25 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 127 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960.
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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB5 | 960 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 263 Nm |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |