1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 132 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
