1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 50 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 194 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 160 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| 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 | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 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 | 1225 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |
