1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 BMW 628 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 628 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |