2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 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 276 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 51 L |