1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 54 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 87 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 25 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 120 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |