1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 30 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 164 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
