1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 130
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 49 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, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 130 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |