1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 3,995 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 270 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
Model | DB5 | 440 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |