1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 28 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, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1992 BMW 332 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 332 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3152 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |