1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 BMW 628
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 628.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
