1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 40 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 168 more horse power than 2005 Opel Omega. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2005 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB5 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
