1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 213 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB5 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
