2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2008 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 130 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130.
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 (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2008 BMW 130 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DBS | 130 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |