2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2010 BMW 323
To start off, 2010 BMW 323 is newer by 4 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 346 more horse power than 2010 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 323.
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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2010 BMW 323 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | V12 | 323 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |