2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
