1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 DBS (569 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. 2012 Aston Martin DBS has automatic transmission and 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 has manual transmission. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Marcos | Aston Martin |
Model | Le Mans 500 | DBS |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2741 mm |