1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 126 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 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 | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |