1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1977 BMW 320
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 12 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 192 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1977 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |
