1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 310 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 335 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |