The 141 MPH top speed for the 507 is wildly optimistic. Most period road tests put the maximum speed at bout 120 MPH. This figure more closely relates to the weight per HP figures, where the Aston is actually superior. Likewise, the Aston Martin will run 0-60 MPH in (depending on trim and which magazine you believe) from 10 to 12 seconds, about the same as the 507.
BMW 507 vs Aston Martin DB2/4
| Category | Aston Martin DB2/4 | BMW 507 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 142 / 140 | 150 / 148 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 195 / 144 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1179 / 2599 | 1310 / 2888 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 120 / 119 | 114 / 113 |
Performance
| Category | Aston Martin DB2/4 | BMW 507 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 191 kph (119 mph) | 227 kph (141 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Aston Martin DB2/4 | BMW 507 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 60 | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
Verdict
507 is the fastest by a huge margin.
However, FastestLaps.com does not have enough lap times and performance data to make this comparison conclusive.
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