1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Aston Martin DB5 1995 BMW Dinan
Make Aston Martin BMW
Model DB5 Dinan
Year Released 1964 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3996 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 314 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 976 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2770 mm


 

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