1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R is newer by 43 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 4,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 440 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R 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 245 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 440 R 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 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB5 | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
