2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 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 190 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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 (571 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 315 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |