2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 3 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 91 more horse power than 2010 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 BMW 550. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
