1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 48 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 2011 BMW 535 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. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 535 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |