2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320.
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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DBS | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
