1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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 141 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 90 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
