1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | M1 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 116 L |