1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 54 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 2012 BMW 530 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. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 530 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |