2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 BMW 650. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 BMW 650 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 650 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |