1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 47 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1105 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB5 | NV |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |
