1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 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 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB5 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |
