1994 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 840 | DB9 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |