1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 205 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 320 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |