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 3,670 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 50 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 80 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 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 | 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 | 3670 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
