2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 57 L |
