1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1985 BMW M5
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 27 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 BMW M5. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M5. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1985 BMW M5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | M5 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
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 | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |