2002 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. 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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Maranello | DBS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 509 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |
