2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2012 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 BMW 135. 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB9 | 135 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
