1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 45 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 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 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
