1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | Z4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |