1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 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 114 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 990 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB5 | 7 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |