1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 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 171 more horse power than 2012 BMW 318. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 BMW 318. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 318. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2012 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 318 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |