1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2007 BMW M3
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 43 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, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2007 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
