1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 BMW 700 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
