2008 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 330 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
