1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 87 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
