1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB2 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
