1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 40 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 70 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 239 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) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1998 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
