1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 166 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1980 BMW 725 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 725 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |