1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
