1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 31 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 3,995 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 121 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1995 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 330 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |