1968 AMC AMX vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 4 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | AMX | DB5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
