2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 BMW 116
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 2006 BMW 116 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 V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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 V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 BMW 116 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 | 116 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |