1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2001 BMW 520
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 38 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 147 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 520 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 2001 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
