1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 49 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 80 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 510 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB4 | 328 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4536 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |