2003 BMW 545 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 545 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
