1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 33 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 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1961 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1994 BMW M5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | M5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |