2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 BMW 730
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and 2007 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |