1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 31 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 267 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB5 | Today |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
