2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 320 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |