1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 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 109 more horse power than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Because 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Aston Martin DB5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB5 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
