1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
