1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2006 BMW MM Roadster
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 52 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 2006 BMW MM Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | MM Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2921 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
