2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 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 328 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1710 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |