1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 3,670 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 109 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
