2009 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 BMW 750.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
