2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB9 | 525 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |