1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 30 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 169 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1995 Rover MGF | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | DB5 | MGF |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |