1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 38 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 512 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 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 735 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |