2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. 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 373 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 521 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
