2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 BMW 120
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 120 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |