1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |