1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 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 3,670 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 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 310 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 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 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 525 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |