1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 48 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z 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 37 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB5 | Z |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
