1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1965 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 90 | DB5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 314 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
