2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1988 BMW 730
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 BMW 730. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1988 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
