1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1982 Buick Electra
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 17 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 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 160 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1982 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB5 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |
