1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 46 L |