1974 AMC Matador vs. 1965 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 9 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 262 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Matador | DB5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 86 L |
