1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 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 138 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB5 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
