1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 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 97 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2001 Porsche Boxster. 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 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DB5 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
