2006 BMW 323 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2006 BMW 323 and 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 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 DB9 (570 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 323 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5935 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |