1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 37 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 380 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 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 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3060 mm |
