1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1986 BMW 730
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 25 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 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1986 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 730 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1230 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |