1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 50 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 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 35 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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 204 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |