1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 37 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 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 213 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 525 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 211 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 | 1350 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |