1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 48 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 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 55 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
