1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
