1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette 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 10 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 117 L |