1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 26 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1989 BMW 850 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |