1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 55 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 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 | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
