1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
