2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 635
To start off, 2008 BMW 635 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2008 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 635. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 635 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. 2008 BMW 635 has automatic transmission and 2003 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 635 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 635 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 635 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |