2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 540 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |