1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB7 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
