1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 44 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 173 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB5 | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 51 L |