1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB5 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |