2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 350 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |
