1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 51 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 65 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 BMW 523 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 523 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |