1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 328 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB2 | 328 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |