1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 330 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |