1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
