1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB5 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 314 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |