2005 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 40 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | DB5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
