1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 30 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1962 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1992 BMW 540 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 540 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |