2007 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 740 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |