1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 27 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 212 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB5 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
