2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 328 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 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 (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DBS | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | 503 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
