1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 31 L |
