2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 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 258 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1995 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
