1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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 153 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |
