1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Singer |
Model | DB5 | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |