1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2002 BMW 318
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 41 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 154 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318.
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 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2002 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 318 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |