1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 45 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 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
