1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB2 | 324 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |