1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen W12. (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen W12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 495 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12. 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Aston Martin |
| Model | W12 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
