1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 117 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 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 | 1999 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 330 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |