1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 525 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |