1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2003 BMW 320
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 172 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2003 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 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 | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 67 L |
