1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 432 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB5 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4400 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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |