1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1950 BMW 340
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1950 BMW 340. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1950 BMW 340 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 340 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
