1992 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 315 kg more than 1992 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 320 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
