1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 38 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB5 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
