2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330.
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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 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 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |